A 17th-century apartment in the heart of Sittard
This apartment on Dobbelsteynporte sits in the oldest part of Sittard, where the streets have a distinctly historic feel. Built in 1662, it is a piece of the town's long story, and with an energy label A it is remarkably efficient for its age. At €1,250 per month, the rent sits about 21% above the neighbourhood average of €1,032, so it is on the high side for the area. For context, that is in line with the premium you might expect for a well-located apartment in the centre, and it is one of the [apartments in Sittard-Geleen]( /huurwoningen/sittard-geleen/appartementen/) currently on the market.
Life in Sittard-Centrum
Sittard-Centrum is the compact heart of the town, and the two resident reviews reflect that. One resident, who gave the area a 7.43, says: "The centre of Sittard offers plenty of amenities within walking distance of the apartment, but a bit of nature is also just a stone's throw away. The station is just around the corner, which means there is a bit more traffic around the house. This does not cause any further nuisance. It is a safe environment where most people take good care of a tidy neighbourhood. In short, a very nice place to live." The other review, titled "Safe", scores it a 6.0. Based on these two reviews, the picture is of a safe, tidy centre with the convenience of shops and the station close by. The neighbourhood is home to around 3,690 people, with a high share of single-person households, which fits the central, apartment-heavy character of [the Sittard-Centrum neighbourhood]( /buurt/sittard-centrum-sittard-geleen/).
Daily life on the street
For the everyday routine, the essentials are all within a short walk. The nearest Albert Heijn is just around the corner, and a second Albert Heijn is a ten-minute walk away, so the weekly shop is easy to fit in. For families, Kindcentrum Sittard is a five-minute walk, and Jenaplanschool De Vlieger is a couple of streets away, with several other primary schools within a ten-minute walk. The train station is also just around the corner, which makes getting out of town straightforward. All of this sits within [the municipality of Sittard-Geleen]( /gemeente/sittard-geleen/), where the centre's amenities are concentrated around the market square and the main shopping streets.
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About Dobbelsteynporte 36, Sittard
Is €1,250 a fair rent for this apartment?
The rent of €1,250 is about 21% above the average rent in Sittard-Centrum, which is €1,032 per month. That makes it one of the more expensive rentals in the neighbourhood, though the average includes smaller and less central homes. With 61 m² of floor area, the price per square metre works out at roughly €20.50, which is above the neighbourhood average of €19.29 per m². Whether it is fair depends on what you value in a central, historic location.
What is the energy label and what does it mean?
The energy label is A, which is the most efficient label a home can have. This means the home is officially registered as very energy-efficient, so you can expect relatively low energy costs compared to homes with lower labels. The label is an official registration from EP-Online and reflects the building's energy performance as registered.
How old is this apartment and what does that mean?
The apartment was built in 1662, making it over 350 years old. The listing does not state the condition of the building or its installations, so the build year is simply a fact about its age. The energy label A suggests the home has been brought up to a high standard of efficiency, but the listing does not detail what has been done to achieve that.
What is the neighbourhood like according to residents?
Based on two resident reviews, Sittard-Centrum scores an average of 6.72 out of 10. One resident, who scored it 7.43, describes it as a safe environment with plenty of amenities within walking distance, a bit of nature nearby, and the station just around the corner. They note some traffic around the house but say it causes no further nuisance. The other review, titled "Safe", gives a 6.0.
How close are the shops and schools?
The nearest Albert Heijn is 332 metres away, so just a few minutes' walk. A second Albert Heijn is 932 metres away, and a PLUS is about a kilometre away. For schools, Kindcentrum Sittard is 511 metres away, Jenaplanschool De Vlieger is 709 metres, and Talander is just over a kilometre. The train station is 0.9 km from the apartment.
Is the apartment furnished?
The listing does not state whether the apartment is furnished or unfurnished. The details provided cover the address, price, floor area, build year and energy label, but not the interior condition or what is included. You would need to see the full listing or visit the property to know what is provided.
